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{"value"=>"3657201", "type"=>"local_mss"}
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{"value"=>"1968-1986", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1968/1986"}
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{"value"=>"Newsroom Technology"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Three folders: (1) 1977-1986 (2) 1975-1976 (3) 1968-1974 Memoranda, reports, letters and other papers on the design, installation, improvements, and use of a computer system to write, edit and store articles generated by reporters, wire services and other sources, and process the resulting copy for printing. Some papers concerning similar systems at other companies and early proposals for the use of computer or related technologies are included. Of special interest: Memoranda barring the use of the system for book manuscripts (1985). James L. Greenfield's memorandum to the staff on the guidelines and code of ethics governing use of the system, with related drafts and comments (1982). Memoranda on the effects of power surges and outages (1982). Memoranda on a contract with Xerox for an experimental editing and layout system (1982). Introductory instructions on the use of the computer system (1980). Allan Siegal's memorandum on the schedule for covering to the newsroom in tandem with the installation of new plate-making technology (1978). Memorandum on the establishment of a News Technology Office, with Howard Angione as Technology Editor (1977). Allan Siegal's memorandum on the first use of the system (1976). Memorandum on a committee's recommendation of Harris Corp. as the system vendor (1976). Allan Siegal's memorandum on plans for an \"electronic newsroom\" (1975).</p>"}
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{"type"=>"box", "value"=>"98"}
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{"value"=>"See also: Associated Press, 1966-1985; Blackouts, 1977-1982; Book Review Best Seller Lists, 1976-1986; Maps and Charts, 1969-1984; New York Times Magazine, 1972-1986; Precision Journalism, 1973-1986 [A]; Sports News, 1967-1986 [B]"}
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1968
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1968
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1986
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1968
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1986